Catholic schools in Orange County will open their doors to the public during National Catholic Schools Week, Jan. 28 to Feb. 4. The weeklong event provides an opportunity for those interested in exploring Catholic education for their children to learn more.
The Diocese of Orange is home to more than 30 accredited schools ranging from preschool to high schools. They provide an environment that is rich in Catholic tradition and prepare students to go into the world to make a positive impact on society.
The Diocese of Orange leads the nation’s Catholic schools in the availability and use of instructional technology and was recognized by the National Association of Catholic Schools for forward-looking leadership and programs. The high schools in the system are known for competitive athletic programs and many schools excel in fine arts.
The Diocese will hold a special Mass on Tuesday, Jan. 31, celebrated by Bishop Kevin Vann. The 8:30 a.m. Mass will be held at the Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in Santa Ana. Following the Mass will be a breakfast and presentations by Bishop Vann, Greg Dhuyvetter, superintendent of schools, and Cindy Bobruk, executive director of the Orange Catholic Foundation. A 10:30 a.m. tour of of the School of Our Lady is also planned. For more information: [email protected].
Listed below are scheduled open house dates. Please contact individual schools for details.
Blessed Sacrament
2/5- 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Christ Cathedral Academy
1/29- 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Holy Family
1/29 – 10:30 a.m.-12 p.m.
La Purisima
1/29 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mission Basilica
1/29 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our Lady of Fatima
1/29 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our Lady of Guadalupe
1/29 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
Our Lady Queen of Angels
1/29 – 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
School of Our Lady
2/12 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Angela Marici
1/29 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Anne Parish School
2/5 – 10:45 – 12 p.m.
St. Anne School – Call for Appointment
St. Barbara
2/12 – 10:30-12 p.m.
St. Bonaventure
1/29 – 10 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Catherine of Siena
2/12 – 6 – 8 p.m.
St. Catherine’s Academy
1/18 – 5:30-7 p.m.
St. Cecilia
1/22 – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Columban
1/29 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Francis of Assisi
1/29 – 11 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Hedwig
1/29 – 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Irenaeus
1/29 – 12:30-3 p/m
St. Jeanne De Lestonnac
2/1 – 8 a.m.-2 p.m.
St. Joachim
1/29 – 11:15 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. John the Baptist
1/29 – 2 -3:45 p.m.
St. Joseph (Placentia)
1/29 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Joseph (Santa Ana)
2/12 – 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
St. Juliana Falconieri
1/29 – 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Justin Martyr
1/29 – 9 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Junipero Serra
1/29 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Norbert
1/29 – 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
St. Pius V
1/29 – 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
St. Polycarp
1/29 – 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Sts. Simon and Jude
1/29 – 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
The Parish School
1/22 – 8:45 a.m.-10:45 a.m.